Candida
infection starts mainly in the digestive tract. Refined
and processed foods that form a large part of today’s
Western diet contribute largely to the overgrowth. These
foods not only feed the Candida but also alter the body
pH towards becoming more acidic and that sets up a
perfect environment for Candida overgrowth. Even the
chlorine in the drinking water meant to kill harmful
bacteria, kills off some of our beneficial bacteria.
Stress, which is an inherent part of modern life,
contributes to the proliferation of Candida, and heavy
metals like mercury and other toxins in the body open
the door even wider. Candida is also believed to be
transmitted through sexual transference. By following a
simple Candida
cleanse program, you can get rid of this
problem.
In
order to not overwhelm your body and allow time to
adjust to each new change, it is vital to take the
Candida cleanse program one step at a time. Knowledge
and commitment are important for the success of the
treatment.
The
major steps in any Candida cleanse program
are:
·
Eliminate
foods that feed Candida.
·
Build
up the immune system through detoxification, taking
natural supplements.
·
Kill
Candida overgrowth with antifungal
medications.
·
Restore
and repopulate the beneficial bacteria with
probiotics.
Begin
with a colon cleanse to remove toxins and eliminate
harmful parasites to restore normal bowel function and
regularity. It will also get rid of heavy metals,
detoxify liver, kidneys and other organs, re-establish
beneficial flora and boost the immune system. Start the
Candida cleanse by eliminating all sugar from the diet
and at the same time increasing good fats. Gradually
eliminate dairy products and complex carbohydrates and
other foods that will feed the Candida. Chew food well
as undigested food may lead to increase in Candida.
Gradually add natural supplements containing vitamins
and mineral in recommended doses. Start with low doses
and increase gradually. A few weeks into the Candida
diet, after the worst of the “die-off” symptoms are
over, antifungals like garlic, caprylic acid, oil of
oregano, clove oil, grapefruit seed extract, Pau d’Arco,
Echinacea, flax seed oil, psyllium fiber, aloe vera etc.
can be tried. After about two weeks of antifungal
regimen, probiotics can be added. This will re-establish
the friendly flora in the intestines, correcting the
balance as the Candida is eliminated.
The body, with Candida overgrowth, has gone out of balance and through a Candida cleanse must be helped to find its way to becoming rebalanced. The human body has miraculous healing powers. You will discover them when you visit a holistic medical practitioner, who will go beyond physical symptoms, change your lifestyle and outlook to restore the body to perfect health.
